Are you looking for a viable way to install Google Play Store on your Windows 11 device? If the answer is yes, this detailed step-by-step guide is for you.
Bear in mind that installing the Google Play Store on Windows 11 typically involves modifying the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and replacing its default app store (Amazon Appstore) with the Google Play Store. Not that it isn’t officially supported by Google or Microsoft. As a result, you will need to install third-party tools. That said, let’s get started!
Before Going Ahead, Tick Off These Important Points
- Make sure to back up your system.
- Be sure to enable virtualization in BIOS/UEFI.
- After that, install WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) from the Microsoft Store.
- You may need Developer Mode enabled:
Settings > Privacy & Security > For Developers > Developer Mode
Get These Pivotal Tools
- WSA Package with GApps support (like from GitHub – e.g., LSPosed’s MagiskOnWSA)
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – included with Android SDK Platform Tools
- A file archiver like 7-Zip or WinRAR
Steps to Install Google Play Store on WSA
Once you have taken care of the requirements, follow the steps below with the needed security.
1. Uninstall Default WSA (if already installed)
- On your Windows device, head over to
Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Now, find “Windows Subsystem for Android,” and uninstall it.
2. Download a Prebuilt WSA with Google Play Store
- Visit a trusted GitHub repo like MagiskOnWSA.
- Download the latest release that includes Magisk + GApps + Play Store
3. Extract the Files
- Now, you need to use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the archive.
4. Install the Modified WSA
- Inside the extracted folder, be sure to run the
Install.ps1PowerShell script as Administrator. - This script installs the WSA with Google Play and root access via Magisk.
5. Launch WSA and Configure
- Open “Windows Subsystem for Android” from the Start Menu.
- Enable Developer Mode in WSA settings.
- Start the Subsystem (it might take a few minutes).
6. Use ADB to Verify Connection
- Open a terminal or PowerShell where ADB is installed.
bashCopyEditadb connect 127.0.0.1:58526
adb shell
7. Sign In to the Google Play Store
- Open the Play Store from the Android interface.
- Sign in with your Google account (a fresh or throwaway account is safer).
- You can now install apps like you would on any Android device.
Keep Play Store Working
- Avoid updating Play Services manually unless needed.
- Don’t update WSA via Microsoft Store after this.
- For safety, disable automatic updates for WSA.
Signing off…
There you go! So, that’s how you can install the Google Play Store on your PC. Once again, I would like to reiterate that this process is unofficial and can pose security and stability risks. Only proceed if you’re comfortable with advanced Windows usage and PowerShell.
